Genova Yellowfin Tuna (Chicken of the Sea) – Botulinum Risk (2025)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Genova branded Yellowfin Tuna; Genova; In Olive Oil; Wild Caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) RD WT. 4 OZ (113g); Distributed by Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC.; El Sugundo, CA 90245 U.S.A. UPC# 48000 73265 UPC# 48000 13265 UPC# 48000 63267 Product is packaged in several different configurations. shrink wrapped 4- 5 ounce can pack. flat of 24- 5 ounce individual cans. Shrink wrapped 6- 7 ounce can pack.
Brand
Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Best By dates: 12/13/2027, 1/13/2028, 01/17/2028, 01/21/2028, 01/23/2028, 01/24/2028, 01/27/2028 Lots: S84N D1N, S84N D2M, S84N 41M, S84N 42M, S84N 42N, S84N 43N, S84N D1L, S84N D3L, S84N D1D, S84N D3D, S84N D2D
Products Sold
Best By dates: 12/13/2027; 1/13/2028; 01/17/2028; 01/21/2028; 01/23/2028; 01/24/2028; 01/27/2028 Lots: S84N D1N; S84N D2M; S84N 41M; S84N 42M; S84N 42N; S84N 43N; S84N D1L; S84N D3L; S84N D1D; S84N D3D; S84N D2D
Chicken of the Sea; Thai Union is recalling Genova branded Yellowfin Tuna; Genova; In Olive Oil; Wild Caught; NET WT. 5 OZ (142g) RD WT. 4 OZ (1 due to Product's easy-pull lid was not secured properly and may cause the product to become adulterated with the hazard clostridium botulinum.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Product's easy-pull lid was not secured properly and may cause the product to become adulterated with the hazard clostridium botulinum.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026